In this largely autobiographical account of the author's two-year proselyting mission to Japan during the late 1970s, a Mormon missionary confronts an overzealous religious bureaucracy and his own growing doubts as the work of preaching the gospel is turned into a cynical game of numbers and spiritual one-upmanship.

In a style reminiscent of Jack Kerouac, Coke Newell's groundbreaking autobiographical novel traces an LSD-to-LDS pilgrimage across two continents. From Colorado's 1970s hippie heyday to the coca fields of Colombia, it's a journey through Thoreau ascetics, Ram Dass Taoism, and Edward Abbey monkey-wrenching to the mission fields of one of the world's most conservative contemporary religions.

What is the worst thing that could happen to a person once they die? That is right, they would go to Hell. But, what would happen once they arrive in Hell and they started to pray for a second chance? Would God hear their prayers or would He act as if He does not hear them at all? In my book, that question and many more will be answered when Gene goes to that terrible place called Hell. Jump

The story of the five-year flood of miracles that followed Hurricane Katrina at the Westside Mission Center in New Orleans; and how Christians who are willing to reach out to others at the moment of critical presence can spark a spiritual awakening for themselves and their congregations.

Love, faith, humor, and drama of a family. Stories of trusting God, helping others, as well as struggles faced, make this book meaningful to all who read it. Touching, real, and brutally honest. This book is not for people looking only for the “sunny-side” of life, but for those searching for meaning regardless of the emotional challenges that present themselves.

Mark Fittz, a missionary-architect
with CAM International, provides hope to the people he serves by providing
others with a Honduran commodity – coffee. The resources that are generated from
sale of the coffee provide a source of income for the people in the community
and communicate the gospel in the process.

Mormon Mission Prep takes a unique look at spiritual and physical missionary preparation. It provides answers to many questions on the minds of future missionaries, parents, and leaders. It gives details on the paperwork and how long steps should take. It also discusses how to become an effective missionary by using the scriptures, maintaining your worthiness, and understanding the gospel.

True story of being kidnapped for ransom by guerillas in Colombia. Russell tells of the lessons he learned and how he was able to witness to those that held him captive. His story is one of which we all can learn from.